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Exploring Lightning's options at center with injuries

It certainly didn't look good when three Lightning centers - Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette - all had to be helped off the ice during Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

There's expected to be an update later today on just how serious these lower body injuries were, with coach Jon Cooper not seeming overly optimistic last night.

"It doesn't sound encouraging for any of them," Cooper said. "We'll see."

All three - Johnson, Namestnikov and Paquette- were able to leave Amalie Arena last night without the use of crutches. Paquette appeared like his might have been the worst, his left ankle/leg crumpling awkwardly after a third period fall.